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Status Update: The LAB in Costa Mesa remixing stores; Joann closing 6 fabric stores in OC

Orange County Register

The LAB Anti-Mall in Costa Mesa is getting six new tenants after the exit of Urban Outfitters. Linda Sadeghi, the original owner and creator of the retail center on Bristol Street, said Urban Outfitter had outgrown the concept — named for “little American business” — known for its creative and hyper-local innovators.

Hoag Plots Expansion in South OC

Orange County Business Journal

Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian is spending more than $20 million to open a 20,000-square-foot state-of-the-art health center this summer in San Clemente after identifying the community as one of the areas of greatest need in Orange County,

Prep Rally: This local high school baseball team could be more dominant than the Dodgers

Los Angeles Times

Southern California isn't just home to best baseball team in pro baseball. It also has the best high school team.

Tar balls are washing ashore on Florida beaches

MLive

The agency has been investigating reports of tar balls from Port Everglades to Palm Beach along the coast of the Atlantic Ocean, the Coast Guard said in a statement. Some beaches in South Florida closed on Saturday when tar balls washed ashore, but they’ve since reopened. What are tar balls?

California Beach Town Wants Cameras To Stop Migrants

Newsweek on MSN.com

A California beach town southeast of Los Angeles in Orange County is stepping up efforts to monitor its coastline amid a rise in migrant-smuggling by boat. San Clemente officials want federal authorities to install cameras along the shore, aiming to enhance security and deter illegal crossings.

Democratic candidates for Senate District 36 are thoroughly unqualified

Orange County Register

The primary election for California’s State Senate District 36, which encompasses much of coastal and northwest Orange County, is coming up on February 25th following Janet Nguyen’s resignation last year. On the ballot are Republicans Tony Strickland and John Briscoe and Democrats Julie Diep and Jimmy Pham.

The Historic San Francisco Neighborhood Famed For Funky Dive Bars, Chic Boutiques, And Bright Lively Streets

Islands.com on MSN.com

Found within San Francisco's vibrant streets and quirky atmosphere, you'll find a historic hippie neighborhood with chic shopping opportunities and cool bars.

Wealthy California beach town skirts state's sanctuary law in planned migrant boat crackdown

FOX News on MSN.com

San Clemente leaders are asking border authorities about installing cameras to monitor beaches for boats carrying illegal immigrants.

Daytona 500 recap: William Byron avoids late crashes to win for second straight year

Los Angeles Times

William Byron capitalizes on a late crash to move from ninth place to first on the final lap and win the Daytona 500 for the second straight year on Sunday.

Ohio Valley locations among more than 500 JOANN stores expected to close amid second bankruptcy filing

WTRF

Less than a month after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection for the second time in a year, craft retailer JOANN is preparing to close hundreds of stores. In a recent court filing, JOANN listed roughly 530 “underperforming” stores across more than 40 states that it would like to “immediately” begin closing.

Jeremiah Smith’s OSU Crown Under Threat in Ryan Day’s 205lb Move as Julian Sayin Succumbs to Blunt Insider Verdict

EssentiallySports on MSN.com

Ryan Day and Ohio State won the natty trophy after spending close to $20 million on bringing and keeping their ace players. The post Jeremiah Smith’s OSU Crown Under Threat in Ryan Day’s 205lb Move as Julian Sayin Succumbs to Blunt Insider Verdict appeared first on EssentiallySports.

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Ryan Day , Ohio , Natty

Boys soccer playoffs: Magana lifts Camarillo into quarterfinals for first time since 2017

Ventura County Star

Camarillo gets a last-minute goal to earn trip to the Division 4 quarterfinals, and Calabasas and Channel Islands also move on with second-round wins.

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Scorpions

Column: Meet the Dodgers of high school baseball: the Corona Panthers

LA Times on MSN.com

The defending Southern Section Division 1 champions have so much talent, that not repeating this season is almost unimaginable.

Top players to watch in Southern California high school baseball

LA Times on MSN.com

Brody Schumaker, Santa Margarita, Jr.: Might be the best player in the Trinity League. Dylan Seward, Norco, So.: Rising standout has speed and improving skills.

High school basketball: Saturday's playoff scores and updated pairings

Yahoo Sport Australia

Sign up for the L.A. Times SoCal high school sports newsletter to get scores, stories and a behind-the-scenes look at what makes prep sports so popular. This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times.

Huntington Beach City Attorney Michael Gates joins Trump administration

New University%2c UC-Irvine

Michael Gates announced his departure from his position as Huntington Beach city attorney to join President Donald Trump’s administration on Feb. 10. Gates took a position as the deputy assistant attorney general in the Civil Rights Division under the United States Department of Justice.

Zane Smith Will Start 37th in First Race Back with Front Row Motorsports

RotoBaller on MSN.com

Zane Smith is back at Front Row Motorsports this year, as the 25-year-old will pilot the No. 38 Ford in the NASCAR Cup Series this season. Smith is coming off of a relatively rough 2024 season spent with Spire Motorsports,

Car overturns during crash on PCH in Huntington Beach

Yahoo

SkyCal was over the scene of a two-car crash on the Pacific Coast Highway in Huntington Beach.

Police from 3 O.C. cities teamed up to catch two Riverside County vehicle theft suspects

New Santa Ana

Costa Mesa police officers pursued a stolen truck onto the 405 Freeway and stopped following it near MacArthur for safety reasons, according to the Irvine Police Department. An Irvine patrol officer found the car on Rosa Drew Lane unoccupied a short time later.

2 suspects arrested after stolen car pursuit in Orange County

KTLA

Two suspects in a stolen vehicle were arrested after leading police on a pursuit in Orange County. The suspects were identified as Sebastian Haro Grajeda, 32, and Brandie Nicole Dillman, 33, both

New Community Market provides families in need some dignity with their dairy

Los Angeles Times

Families Forward held a ceremony launching the Community Market, an expansion of its longstanding food pantry program, this week. Volunteers are needed.

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Irvine , California , Trader Joe's

LIVE — Coverage of second round of CIF-SS boys soccer, girls basketball playoffs

Ventura County Star

Click here for live updates of 17 second round CIF-SS girls soccer and boys basketball games Saturday around Southern California.

MAT Recovery Centers Expands To Huntington Beach, Offering Innovative Addiction Treatment Solutions

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How Surf Contests Make (or Lose) Money

MSN

Surf contests have long been a part of the surfing fabric. But how do they make money? Or are they hopelessly destined to be unprofitable endeavors?

Seven local girls soccer teams advanced to the CIF-Southern Section quarterfinals

Ventura County Star

Thousand Oaks held off Oxnard's late flurry and six other local teams advanced to the CIF-SS quarterfinals on Friday.

Ready or Not Review – Free Download on Steam

vpesports.com

Download Ready or Not for free on VPesports! Access shared Steam accounts and follow our guide for a seamless gaming experience. Get started now!

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Ready or Not , SWAT 4

CIF-SS girls soccer playoffs: Friday’s scores, updated schedule for the quarterfinals

Orange County Register

Bell Gardens vs. Whittier Christian at Fullerton College, Saturday, 11 a.m.

Vote centers open for the 36th State Senate District special election

Orange County Register

Vote centers have opened in the special election for California’s 36th State Senate District race. Eleven vote centers — secure places where voters can drop off their ballot, obtain a replacement ballot or find other election-related assistance — open today, Feb. 15. Another 12 will open on Tuesday, Feb. 25, Election Day for the primary.

High school girls' soccer playoff scores and updated pairings

Yahoo! Sports

CIF Southern Section high school girls' soccer playoff scores and updated pairings.

‘Amazing’ goal by Joey Birkbeck lifts Orange Lutheran girls soccer past Huntington Beach in Division 1 playoffs

Orange County Register

Those were the descriptions of a spectacular goal by Joey Birkbeck that helped push Orange Lutheran’s girls soccer team to a 1-0 victory at Huntington Beach in the second round of the CIF-SS Division 1 playoffs Friday.

Jorge Masvidal Eyes Florida Senate Run - 'I Could Make A Real Difference'

Boxing News on MSN.com

Jorge Masvidal has said he wants to run for the Senate and represent Florida. Masvidal made his name in the UFC by securing the fastest knockout in history by stopping Ben Askren in just five seconds.

High school basketball: Friday's playoff scores and updated pairings

AOL

Sign up for the L.A. Times SoCal high school sports newsletter to get scores, stories and a behind-the-scenes look at what makes prep sports so popular. This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times.

Assemblymember Diane Dixon Introduces Wildfire Bill Package

Newport Beach Independent

According to data provided by CAL Fire, 13 of the largest wildfires in California, seven of the deadliest wildfires and 15 of the most destructive in the state’s history have occurred since 2015, leading Assemblymember Diane Dixon (R-Newport Beach) to introduce AB 623 and AB 624 last week as her wildfire bill package.

Palos Verdes, West, North and South girls basketball teams advance in Division 2AA playoffs

Torrance Daily Breeze on MSN.com

It’s a new season, which likely means a new CIF-Southern Section playoff division for area girls basketball teams. Take Palos Verdes for example. Last season, the Sea Kings (19-10) won the Division 4A championship. This season, PV is up to Division 2AA. The Sea Kings opened the playoffs with a 51-44 win over Valley View Wednesday.

America’s Trumpiest City Council Is Thriving—in Newsom’s California

The Wall Street Journal on MSN.com

Conservatives who swept a Southern California city council are dismantling what they see as local progressive overreach, with their movement dubbed “Make Huntington Beach Great Again.”

Lawsuit over who can open a surf school in Newport Beach raises public space questions

Orange County Register

Murchison argues the city’s rules on surf schools creates an unfair monopoly and has been battling with the city for more than a decade.

Former UFC title challenger Jorge Masvidal interested in running for Florida Senate: “I could make a real difference”

bjpenn

Following the defeat, Jorge Masvidal revealed plans to return to the UFC. Having retired from MMA following a loss to Gilbert Burns in 2023, ‘Gamebred’ quickly changed his mind. As of now, Masvidal is expected to return to the cage in April at UFC 314 in Miami. Although, no opponent has been revealed for the 40-year-old’s return.

Proposed 'MAGA' Plaque at California Library Sparks Anger

Newsweek on MSN.com

Plaque to commemorate Huntington Beach library's 50th anniversary features slogan Magical, Alluring, Galvanizing, Adventurous.

How to get rid of and prevent milia, according to derms

MSN

Though milia tends to go away on their own, the best treatments and prevention methods include retinoids and exfoliants. Shop toners, serums and creams from Differin, La Roche-Posay, Skinbetter and mo

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Keratin

Going-out-of-business sales to begin Saturday after court approves Joann bankruptcy plan

WKYC-TV Cleveland on MSN.com

The initial store closing list for crafting retailer Joann includes at least one location in all 50 states, except Hawaii.